Table 2.
Summary of biochemical parameters amongst the study cohort.
| Biochemical variable | Cohort | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ischaemic ulcers | Nonischaemic ulcers | ||
| Average Hba1c level | 8.5% | 9.0% | p = 0.06 |
| Average CRP level | 38.6 | 72.7 | p = 0.14 |
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| Amputees | Nonamputees | ||
| Average Hba1c level | 9.0% | 8.5% | p = 0.44 |
| Average correct Ca2+ level | 2.4 mmol/L | 2.3 mmol/L | ∗ p = 0.00 |
| Average serum creatinine level | 156.2 μmol/L | 121 μmol/L | p = 0.19 |
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| Males | Females | ||
| Average serum creatinine level | 155 μmol/L | 99.3 μmol/L | ∗ p = 0.00 |
| Average eGFR level | 57.4 mL/min | 63.9 mL/min | p = 0.22 |
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| Indigenous | Non-Indigenous | ||
| Average white cell count | 7.4 | 8.9 | ∗ p = 0.01 |
| Average albumin level | 37 | 34.2 | p = 0.06 |
∗Statistically significant.